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RCB set new IPL record following Rajat Patidar’s 93-run onslaught against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 | Cricket

Dharamsala: Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 254 runs on the board in the first innings of the Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. With that, they set the record for the highest team total in IPL playoffs history. Gujarat held the record in the past, having scored 233 runs in the Qualifier 2 in 2023, but Bengaluru managed to shatter that following a decimating knock from captain Rajat Patidar. The 32-year-old had a cautious start with RCB losing back-to-back wickets of Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal in the ninth over of the match. However, once he…

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May

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Afghanistan announce Test, ODI squad for India series; Rashid Khan left out of red-ball game | Cricket

New Delhi: Afghanistan have announced their squads for the upcoming tour of India. The selection has drawn significant attention after star spinner Rashid Khan was left out of the Test setup. The spinner previously noted that playing red-ball cricket is slightly problematic for him, as bowling long spells can injure his body easily. Keeping that in mind, the selectors didn’t pick him for the one-off Test, but added him for the limited-overs leg of the tour. In the meantime, Hashmatullah Shahidi will continue to lead Afghanistan in both formats as the side prepares for a challenging assignment away from home.…

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May

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Why is Phil Salt not playing vs Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1? | Cricket

Dharamsala: Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt will miss the Qualifier 1 clash against Gujarat Titans at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The keeper-batter suffered a finger injury earlier in the season and has now been out of action for over a month. He visited England for further treatment and joined the squad last week, which excited the fans as they believed that the cricketer was not fit to return to the playing XI. However, RCB management assessed that the 29-year-old may need some more time to gain full fitness. Thus, in his absence, the Rajat Patidar-led side trusted Venkatesh…

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May

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RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 LIVE Cricket Score: Bengaluru vs Gujarat Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Playing XIs | Cricket

Dharamsala: After finishing at number one and two respectively, Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2026. The winner of the match will progress to the summit clash, which will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The losing team, on the other hand, will have another shot at the summit clash, as they will take on the winner of the Eliminator.  The matchup arrives with both franchises carrying rich histories from Ahmedabad, where each has celebrated title success. Across the last five years, they have emerged as two of…

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May

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Former India cricketer to play Lanka Premier League after announcing retirement | Cricket

Chennai: Former India cricketer Vijay Shankar has signed for Kandy Royals for the upcoming Lanka Premier League. The 35-year-old announced his retirement from India cricket just last week and has already found a new destination on the franchise circuit. Now, his inclusion will also mark the first instance when a former India international will feature in the Lanka league.  The franchise confirmed the development through a social media announcement, unveiling Shankar with an animated promotional clip ahead of the tournament. The league’s post hinted at a fresh chapter for the cricketer. “You’ve seen him before in the heat of battle……

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May

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Mitchell Marsh ruled out Pakistan ODIs, Australia name new captain for three-match series | Cricket

New Delhi: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, starting May 30. The all-rounder is reportedly suffering from an ankle injury, which also forced him to sit out in Lucknow Super Giants’ final league game of the season against Punjab Kings.  Cricket Australia hasn’t shared enough details regarding Marsh’s injury, as it is unclear if the cricketer will miss only the Pakistan tour or the ODI series against Bangladesh as well, starting June 9. It will be followed by a T20I series later in the month.  Meanwhile, in Marsh’s absence, Josh Inglis…

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May

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Lionel Messi doubtful for FIFA World Cup? Argentine star leaves field with hamstring injury | Football

New Delhi: Lionel Messi’s fitness has become a major concern for Argentina ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The 38-year-old picked up a hamstring injury during Inter Miami’s league game against Philadelphia and was forced to leave the field early. On Monday, the club issued an official statement, confirming that medical examinations revealed a problem in Messi’s left hamstring.  The medical team described the issue as an "overload associated with muscle fatigue". Notably, the Argentine appeared uncomfortable well before leaving the pitch and was repeatedly seen reaching toward the back of his left leg. His movement became increasingly restricted…

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May

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‘India win good test, hungrier to clinch T20 World Cup’: Laura Wolvaardt eyes glory after near-misses | Cricket

New Delhi: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt is looking to go where no South African team has gone in white-ball cricket as the Women's T20 World Cup sits on the horizon. Having endured heartbreaks in back-to-back T20 World Cup finals and the ODI World Cup title clash, South Africa women look to become the first Proteas side, men or women, to be called a white-ball World Cup winner. Wolvaardt looks forward to the T20 World Cup that kicks off on June 12 in England, aiming to go one step further and all the way this time, having taken confidence from…

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May

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Kunal Ghosh resigns as Mohun Bagan Vice President due to personal reasons | Football

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh has resigned from his position as Vice President of Mohun Bagan Super Giant for personal reasons, the politician confirmed on Tuesday, May 26. Ghosh, who served a second term as Vice President, submitted his resignation to club President Debashis Dutta and confirmed that no one had told him to do so. "I have resigned from the position of Vice President of the beloved Mohun Bagan Club. Personal reasons. No one has said a word to me about this matter. I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to serve as Vice President…

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May

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GT’s second wind up against RCB’s might as IPL finale beckons | Cricket

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans have found a second wind after an average first half of the Indian Premier League 2026. From battling in the middle of the points table and being outside the top four, GT sealed their place in the top two, setting up what promises to be a mouth-watering Qualifier 1 against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.  GT had suffered four losses in their first seven matches and were found a step behind in the modern-day T20 batting when they met RCB in their seventh match of the season. Since then,…

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